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Demystifying the Deeds of Darkness

Just how old is the occult? And what is its appeal? An appetite for supernatural knowledge and power is the same hunger that brought spiritual death to the inhabitants of Eden.

Satan used the snake to deceive Eve, exposing the innate attraction we all have for the unknown. Since that fateful day when Adam and Eve ate forbidden fruit, occultism has flourished. Just as the ancient world was fascinated with numerology, astrology and witchcraft, our contemporary world is enticed by a smorgasbord of horoscopes, fortune-tellers, spirit guides, séances and witch clubs. Tragically, deluded followers seeking the secrets of supernatural power and knowledge are still being seduced today.

“I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.”
(2 Corinthians 11:3)

What would your answer be if someone were to ask, “What exactly is wrong with the occult”?

The occult has permeated our society to such an extent that we tend to dismiss it as just another fad. You may disregard a new occult craze, but do you understand the reality of evil? Make no mistake, involvement in the occult launches you into a realm clearly forbidden by God!

“I will set my face against the person who turns to mediums and spiritists to prostitute himself by following them, and I will cut him off from his people. Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God.”
(Leviticus 20:6-7)

“How do I handle loyalty to a family member or friend who continually pressures me to become involved in the occult?”

Tell your loved ones that you deeply care about them, but that the Bible forbids such involvement and that you must remain true to the God of the Bible. Don’t shield them from the truth and the consequences. Ask, “Would you like to read what the Bible says?” If the answer is yes, show them the pertinent passages and encourage them to read the Scriptures out loud.

“If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you love, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, ‘Let us go and worship other gods’ (gods that neither you nor your fathers have known) … do not yield to him or listen to him. Show him no pity. Do not spare him or shield him.”
(Deuteronomy 13:6-8)

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What God Says

“When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living?”  (Isaiah 8:19)

More verses: Colossians 2:8, Ezekiel 13:20, Ecclesiastes 8:7-8